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Cybersecurity for Leaders
Gain the skills to secure platforms, build resilience, and lead confidently in a dynamic threat landscape.
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Accepting Applications
Delivery Method
Online & In-Person
Location
To Be Announced
Fee
To Be Announced
Application Due
October 22, 2025
Program Type
The course fee covers tuition, learning materials, and learning-journey support.
Dates
To Be Announced
Status
Accepting Applications
Delivery Method
Online & In-Person
Location
To Be Announced
Fee
To Be Announced
Application Due
October 22, 2025
Program Type
Cybersecurity Leadership
In a time of rapid digital disruption, organizational leaders must understand how to secure digital platforms and navigate complex cyber risks. This course equips senior managers and professionals with the knowledge, frameworks, and tools needed to lead cybersecurity initiatives, ensure compliance, and build resilient organizations.
Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants develop practical competencies in cybersecurity strategy, governance, and leadership. The course empowers leaders to create strong security cultures, drive responsible digital transformation, and protect their organizations from an evolving threat landscape.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Understanding Cybersecurity Landscape
Develop a strong foundation in cybersecurity by exploring core concepts, threat landscapes, and governance principles. Learn about popular cybersecurity frameworks like NIST and ISO/IEC 27001 and how to apply risk management best practices within your organization.
Module 2: Leading Cybersecurity Initiatives
Develop critical leadership capabilities for sustaining cybersecurity in an evolving threat environment. Learn to implement incident response strategies, foster a security-conscious culture, manage third-party risks, and utilize cybersecurity metrics and reporting tools for effective governance.
Learning Outcomes
• Master cybersecurity leadership principles, governance frameworks, and decision-making strategies.
• Assess evolving cyber threats and implement effective risk management approaches.
• Design cybersecurity policies that align with business goals and regulatory demands.
• Coordinate incident response initiatives with precision and leadership accountability.
• Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness, ethics, and shared responsibility.
• Communicate cybersecurity priorities clearly to boards, stakeholders, and executives.
Delivery Method
Online
- Two (2) weeks delivered via the ExEd Online Campus (LMS).
In-Person
- Two (2) days in a premier location, such as London, Dubai, or Montreal.
This course is accredited by The CPD Certification Service, ensuring global relevance and professional credibility. Developed by PECB experts with over 15 years of experience in creating best‑in‑class training, it delivers a practical and authoritative learning experience for senior leaders.
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Three weeks prior to the course, participants will receive tailored learning guides and resources to support their preparation. As the online and in‑person formats have distinct learning structures, dedicated guides are developed for each, ensuring participants have the right tools and context to maximize their learning experience.
Learning Approach
• Engage with self-paced materials, extensive readings, structured guides, and foundational practical exercises.
• Participate actively in interactive sessions that foster peer engagement and provide deeper conceptual insights.
• Analyze detailed case studies highlighting real-world cybersecurity challenges and extracting actionable lessons.
• Collaborate in structured group workshops to practically apply course concepts, methods, and strategic frameworks.
• Conduct realistic simulations for practicing incident response management and refining critical decision-making skills.
• Participate in expert-led discussions linking theoretical cybersecurity frameworks with actionable decisions.
Who Should Attend
• • Current or aspiring cybersecurity leaders aiming to enhance organizational cybersecurity practices.
• Business executives responsible for overseeing cybersecurity governance, risk, and regulatory compliance.
• IT and security professionals actively seeking leadership roles in cybersecurity strategy and operations.
• Professionals committed to staying ahead of emerging cyber threats, technologies, and industry standards.
How You Will Learn
• Structured modular framework to build foundational knowledge and advanced competencies.
• Case studies of incidents like Target (2013), NotPetya (2017), and Equifax (2017) to apply theory in practice.
• Multimedia resources, including videos and interactive exercises, to support learning and clarify complex ideas.
• Hands‑on exercises and peer discussions to enable collaborative learning and practical application.
Course Convener
Peter Geelan is a globally recognized cybersecurity and risk management expert, bringing over 15 years of extensive international experience. As an accomplished consultant and educator, he has successfully developed risk management frameworks and security architectures across both private and public sectors.
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